Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Aaron Boone could breathe a little easier Monday when he wrote Anthony Volpes name back into the Yankees lineup. The shortstop mi sed Sundays game with a sore left shoulder after hearing a pop on a diving attempt late in Saturdays game but with tests and the medical staff clearing him for action. I talked to him on the way Markelle Fultz Jersey home [Sunday] night and he said he can do everything, Boone said before Mondays game. Feel like we dodged something there. Boone said he expected to monitor Volpes shoulder in the coming days as he returned to games, but the durable 24-year-old was full strength. Volpe went 0-for-3 with an RBI sacrifice fly in the lo s. Anthony Volpe (11) strikes out in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Yankee Stadium, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Before the Yankees promoted top prospect George Lombard Jr. to Double-A Somerset on Sunday, they actually debated having him start the year there instead of High-A Hudson Valley. Instead, the clubs top prospect got off to a red-hot start at High-A to earn the promotion this week to Double-A, where he will become the Eastern Leagues youngest player at 19 years old. Explore More Obviously George is someone were super excited about, Boone said. Hes certainly earned that next step up to Somerset. Excited for him and the start hes off to. Hes a special makeup and really good athlete. CHECK OUT THE AND Lombard, who impre sed many in the organization in his first big league camp this spring, hit .329 with a .983 OPS in 24 games at High-A this season. The 6-foot-2 shortstop has also played some third base and second base. Great head on his shoulders, Boone said. Loves the game. Great work ethic. Smart, heady player. But then physically youve really seen that evolve now over the two years. Youve seen him slowly turning into a man and a big, physical presence. Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. (96) throws to first to make the double play as Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (30) slides into second during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It is po sible that DJ LeMahieu (calf strain) could rejoin the Yankees at some point during their West Coast trip that begins Friday against the As, Boone said. The veteran infielder is expected to continue his rehab a signment Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He was initially expected to play both second and third before returning, but with Jazz Chisholm Jr. , the focus has now become second base. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! An American League scout who saw LeMahieu play with Double-A Somerset last week said he took good at-bats but was not really challenged defensively at second. Marcus Stroman (knee) threw another bullpen se sion on Monday. If he recovers from that well, he could advance to facing live hitters later this week, according to Boone. The Yankees could use an effective and healthy Stroman with Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren struggling in the rotation. Giancarlo Stanton (tennis elbows) ran in the outfield and did some agility drills before Mondays game as he continues his ramp-up. Dominique Wilkins Jersey